Explore the interconnected worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math! Held every Monday school is in session, starting Monday, October 16, from 3:30-4:30 (participants are welcome to hang out at the library after meeting ends.) For grades 3-7. Sign up at steamclub23.eventbrite.com
Join us for a panel discussion featuring three best selling science fiction writers, Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells. They will discuss the promise, perils, and possible impacts that AI will have on our future, as well as AI in contemporary and future science fiction writing. Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_DoctorowLiuWells Cory Doctorow (craphound.com) is a… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Speculating About Our AI Future (virtual)
Learn all about menstruation from period pros and make a take-home period pack! For anyone who does (or will) menstruate in grades 6-12. Sign up at tinyurl.com/galenaperiodparty
Explore the life and anti-racist, nonviolent legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. For grades K-6.
To see the monthly book selections, click here. This book club meets in a hybrid format on the third Tuesday evening at 6 pm. To attend virtually, please contact distlerl@galenalibrary.org
Winter does not have to be avoided, escaped, or endured. It’s is an invitation to enter within and discover the warmth and the light that we need to feel whole. Come learn and discuss strategies and resources that can help us thrive and embody balance in our daily lives. Presented by Thom Dennis and Becky… Continue reading Shine a Light on Winter (in-person)
On March 12 beginning at 6 pm Galena LitFest’s Mystery March continues with an exciting virtual panel of mystery and crime authors from across the Midwest. The Galena Library brings you five award winning and bestselling authors - Marcie Rendon, David Ellis, Tracy Clark, Laura Benedict, and Patricia Skalka - who will discuss why they… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Mystery & Mayhem in the Midwest Virtual Author Panel
Explore the interconnected worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math! Held every Monday school is in session, starting Monday, October 16, from 3:30-4:30 (participants are welcome to hang out at the library after meeting ends.) For grades 3-7. Sign up at steamclub23.eventbrite.com
Compete with your friends to see who can gobble the most marbles. Free snacks! For grades 6-12.
The nostalgia will be strong at our 80's Trivia Night! Jeff D. will ask five rounds of themed questions while playing a specially curated playlist of 80's hits on vinyl. Get your 2-6 person team together and register here: https://forms.gle/iLEakxg9LhMmJt3A7. Prizes will be awarded to the first place team! The Galena Cellars kitchen, cocktail bar,… Continue reading 80’s Trivia Night (in-person)
Explore the interconnected worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math! Held every Monday school is in session, starting Monday, October 16, from 3:30-4:30 (participants are welcome to hang out at the library after meeting ends.) For grades 3-7. Sign up at steamclub23.eventbrite.com
Read a wrapped-up book. Review it and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Galena Bakehouse. For grades 6-12. Runs from February 1 to February 29.
Read a wrapped-up book. Review it and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Galena Bakehouse. For grades 6-12. Runs from February 1 to February 29.
Read a wrapped-up book. Review it and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Galena Bakehouse. For grades 6-12. Runs from February 1 to February 29.
Read a wrapped-up book. Review it and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Galena Bakehouse. For grades 6-12. Runs from February 1 to February 29.
601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
LIBRARY HOURS
MON – THU: 10:00am – 7:00pm
FRI & SAT: 10:00am – 5:00pm
HISTORICAL ROOM HOURS
SUN & MON: Closed
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601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
LIBRARY HOURS
MON – THU: 11:00am – 8:00pm
FRI & SAT: 11:00am – 5:00pm
HISTORICAL ROOM HOURS
MON WED FRI: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
SAT: 1:00pm – 3:00pm